(L) Negima Manga Discussion

[Random Wanderer]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

that is because 2 yrs ago, we are still in the same arc.

But saying "We're only halfway done" back then meant it would be about 400 chapters. Saying "We're only halfway done" now means it'll be about 600 chapters. Do you begin to see how this is a significant difference?

Let's leave it at arriving to Mahora, a brief breather arc with assorted hinjinks, and then a final arc where the rest of the class gets freakin' something to do at long last. They deserve it after so much time in limbo.

While most of the "special" characters have had at least a bit of exploration now (even Zazie, thanks to her sister stepping in) I suppose there are a few folks still sitting around back on Earth who haven't had much chance to shine.

[JapaneseTeeth]

@Overmaster: The problem that I see with that is that once the current arc is finished, there isn't much left for Negi to do; all the truly major plot threads will have been resolved, so spending another arc on the students would seem like dragging the manga out after the plot had ended.

Of course, Negi hasn't found his father yet, so I guess Akamatsu could make an arc out of that.

If we want to focus more on the other 3-A students, I think a sequel series would be a better way of doing it. That way the current set of events could recieve closure before we move on the students who aren't involved in the big epic plot.

[OverMaster]

Originally Posted by JapaneseTeeth

@Overmaster: The problem that I see with that is that once the current arc is finished, there isn't much left for Negi to do; all the truly major plot threads will have been resolved.

And we know this for sure because...?

Negi can't even properly save Mundus Magicus until he's come back to Mahora and got Ayaka's help for whatever he has in mind. And I doubt that'll happen without a hitch once he's there. There's another plot sure to kickstart there IMO.

[Flower]

Speaking of his return and such ... the one thing I have been puzzling over for some time now is Negi's remark that "Iincho would prolly be able to help out a lot" in the fulfillment of his other solution to Cosmo Entelechia's plan....

I can only assume his remark means that it is somehow related to funds (as Iincho is rich).

[DKN117]

PREDICTION:

For the final arc, the Lifemaker Reborn will make his way to Earth, having decided to wipe out all life there and on Mundus Magicus. This will lead to Fate Tertium realizing that his boss has gone omnicidal psycho and switching sides.

[Von Himmel]

While most of the "special" characters have had at least a bit of exploration now (even Zazie, thanks to her sister stepping in) I suppose there are a few folks still sitting around back on Earth who haven't had much chance to shine.

I'm still hoping for those cheerleaders girls to shine

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by JapaneseTeeth

From what I've heard Akamatsu's plan was to end at around chapter 400, so we have enough time for maybe one mid-sized arc after this one wraps up. Of course, he made that announcement a while back, so it's entirely possible that his plan changed.

And as for the "entire school year" thing, we're not exactly clear on how much time has passed since Ala Alba entered the Magic World, so we can't really know exactly how that will affect the story.

Chp 287, page 13. one of the teacher mention they were still preparing for the new term. So the 2nd half of the school year has not started yet.

As one of the other poster said, too questions still unanswered for the manga to end.

In short, we really don't know how long it's going to be. Any info concerning length is so old that we don't know if it still applies.

Akamatsu already has the story plan form chapter 1, i seriously doubt he doesn't know how long his story will last.

[Blank-Mage]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

Chp 287, page 13. one of the teacher mention they were still preparing for the new term. So the 2nd half of the school year has not started yet.

True, but for all we know, it might be a montage of them studying as a way of saying 'everything's back to normal now'. I don't know how close we are, I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised at anything.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by DKN117

PREDICTION:

For the final arc, the Lifemaker Reborn will make his way to Earth...

Hmm ... this is an idea I hadn't thought of.

Have been wondering if the magaka will pull a historical surprise out of his hat - something like the Lifemaker actually being first created by ... I don't know ... Paracelsus or someone?

Am also still wondering what Negi meant when he said Iincho could help out a lot ... hmm ... I sure hope he does not "transplant" the magic world to the internet or something and needs Iincho to buy a huge server room or something similar.

[Blank-Mage]

Originally Posted by Mycanid

I sure hope he does not "transplant" the magic world to the internet or something and needs Iincho to buy a huge server room or something similar.

And THAT'S how you start a .Hack crossover.

[Xellos-_^]

Originally Posted by Blank-Mage

True, but for all we know, it might be a montage of them studying as a way of saying 'everything's back to normal now'. I don't know how close we are, I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised at anything.

the teacher was complaining that she was still preparing for the new term when she got interrupted by the World tree starting to glow emergency. The chapter also ended with Ayaka and the others heading back to japan form England.

[JapaneseTeeth]

Originally Posted by Mycanid

I sure hope he does not "transplant" the magic world to the internet or something and needs Iincho to buy a huge server room or something similar.

And Chisame suddenly enters God Mode...

[TnAdct1]

I with those people who feel that there's still a long way to go before Negima can officially end. After all, there's a number of things that still need to be resolved/explained:

Spoiler for Unfinished stuff:

-the girls graduating from middle school;
-how Ayaka is supposed to play a role in Negi's plan to save the Magic World;
-more insight on Mana's demon side and the nature of the Rainyday sisters;
-development for the cheerleaders (specifically, the Madoka/Kotarou situation and more insight on Sakurako's luck);
-Negi responding to Nodoka's love confession during the first day of the Mahora Festival (which will likely not happen until the girls graduate).

[GreatTeacherKen]

Besides those things I think there's story material for Kurt Godel and the Megalosembrian Senate as well. The young Godel is so different from the current Godel who's manipulative and cold that I wonder how he became like that. Not to mention that he did try to goad Negi into killing him, which apparently would've suited his and the Senate's plans; I don't think it's been explained how it would've done so.

Also, from what we've seen, the Senate don't seem to be very nice people so even after Mundus Magicus is saved, they may still prove to be a threat. And who knows, maybe they do have a clue as to what happened to Nagi.

[JapaneseTeeth]

^^Strictly speaking, we don't need to see the girls graduate, or for the other 3-A girls to get more development. I really hope we do, but it wouldn't surprise me if some stuff got glossed over when the series ends.

But yeah, there's a lot of material for Akamatsu to work with before he ends the series, and I hope he makes the most of it.

[Flower]

Originally Posted by Blank-Mage

And THAT'S how you start a .Hack crossover.

Originally Posted by JapaneseTeeth

And Chisame suddenly enters God Mode...

Originally Posted by TnAdct1

I with those people who feel that there's still a long way to go before Negima can officially end. After all, there's a number of things that still need to be resolved/explained:

Spoiler for Unfinished stuff:

-the girls graduating from middle school;
-how Ayaka is supposed to play a role in Negi's plan to save the Magic World;
-more insight on Mana's demon side and the nature of the Rainyday sisters;
-development for the cheerleaders (specifically, the Madoka/Kotarou situation and more insight on Sakurako's luck);
-Negi responding to Nodoka's love confession during the first day of the Mahora Festival (which will likely not happen until the girls graduate).

There's also a few more - Misora's "magician boss": Cocone. I wonder if she will be "show her stuff"? Although this one would take (I guess?) a short time to show.... And the strolling twins.

[OverMaster]

Originally Posted by Mycanid

There's also a few more - Misora's "magician boss": Cocone. I wonder if she will be "show her stuff"? Although this one would take (I guess?) a short time to show.... And the strolling twins.

Not to mention how can Chizuru slap a high ranking demon and make him feel it. And how can a powerless Akira outrun Misora in Pactio mode.

[KaneDragon]

Originally Posted by Mycanid

I sure hope he does not "transplant" the magic world to the internet or something and needs Iincho to buy a huge server room or something similar.

Ffffffff.... cannot un-think.

Originally Posted by JapaneseTeeth

And Chisame suddenly enters God Mode...

I am totally okay with this.

Chapter 315 sure went by quick. God Mode Negi pounds fire!Fate, "This Cannot Be!", etc...

[TnAdct1]

Originally Posted by GreatTeacherKen

Besides those things I think there's story material for Kurt Godel and the Megalosembrian Senate as well. The young Godel is so different from the current Godel who's manipulative and cold that I wonder how he became like that. Not to mention that he did try to goad Negi into killing him, which apparently would've suited his and the Senate's plans; I don't think it's been explained how it would've done so.

Also, from what we've seen, the Senate don't seem to be very nice people so even after Mundus Magicus is saved, they may still prove to be a threat. And who knows, maybe they do have a clue as to what happened to Nagi.

Actually, while he may be a member of it, Godel is against the Senate, given some of the corruption that's been going on in it (especially given how they ordered the death of Arika, a person he had feelings for, and the attack on Negi's home village just because he's the son of Arika).

Originally Posted by Mycanid

There's also a few more - Misora's "magician boss": Cocone. I wonder if she will be "show her stuff"? Although this one would take (I guess?) a short time to show.... And the strolling twins.

Good points here. After all:

-Given the title that Cocone receives in chapter 300, there's something going on with her (as in the possibility that she's at Mahora to test a possible immigration plan in case the MW does cease to exist);

-Ken must have something in mind for the twins given how:

1. They're among the students who are playable at the beginning of the Beachside PS2 game;
2. the SHAFT TV version has them Pactio with Negi before the mass Pactio later on in the series;
3. they're among the remaining students when most of the class begins to disappear in the live action series.

[GreatTeacherKen]

^^

Ahh, I should probably reread the earlier chapters some time as I forgot about that detail about Godel.

Spoiler for ch 315:

Damn, Negi! What a beat down you gave Quartum. Anyone angry about Chachamaru getting ripped in half can feel a bit of catharsis considering our favorite pimp teacher gave him some karmic retribution.